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"Of course, I wouldn’t be here without the overwhelming help and support of my friends, family and my colleagues at BTP.

"They’ve been there when things got tough and I would like to thank them for this.

"I must and will not forget everyone that got me to where I am today, I certainly need to catch up on the amount of tea rounds I have missed!"

While Wayne's recovery continues, he will work on light duties in south London and will not undertake any uniformed operational roles.

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Chief Constable Paul Crowther said: "I am delighted to see that Wayne has returned to work after a tough recovery process.

"His determination and hard work during his rehabilitation is truly inspiring.

"Wayne is a credit to the force and he undoubtedly exemplifies the very best in British policing.

"I wish him all the best as he continues to rebuild his strength in his recovery.

"I would also like to pay tribute to the many people who have helped Wayne’s recovery, including the team at Kings College Hospital, Hedley Court, the Police Treatment Centre, our own occupation health teams, and of course the support of his colleagues.

"Of course, while we are all proud of Wayne’s achievements, we must not forget about those who died and who lost loved ones during this atrocity.

"Our thoughts will always remain with those who died during the attack at London Bridge and Borough Market."